History of Professional Wrestling

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. In 1948, several independent wrestling promoters converged and formed this organization: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) American Wrestling Association (AWA) World Championship Wrestling (WCW) National Wrestling Alliance(NWA)

2. This turn of the century star, first to be recognized as a world wrestling champion in 1905, was known as the Russian Lion? Stanislaus Zybyszko Ed Strangler Lewis George Hackenschmidt Frank Gotch

3. Jack Johnson may have been the first African-American boxing champion in 1910, but it wasn't until 1992 that the first African-American world wrestling champion was crowned. Who was it? Rocky Johnson Butch Reed Ron Simmons Bobo Brazil

4. Which of the following was NOT an original member of the Legion of Doom? Matt Bourne Jake Roberts Buzz Sayer King Kong Bundy

5. Who is NOT a son of Stu Hart? Bruce Brett Jimmy Owen

6. What was amazing about Kerry Von Erich's stint in the World Wrestling Federation? He had an impaired heart He was functionally blind He wrestled with an artificial limb He was battling severe depression

7. Which of the following is NOT a third generation wrestler? Ted DiBiase, Sr. The Rock Eddie Gilbert Chavo Guerrero Jr.

8. Who is NOT a member (past or present) of the Four Horsemen? Sid Vicious Brian Pillman Dustin Rhodes Paul Roma

9. In wrestling terminology, what is juice? Heroin Blood Alcohol Sweat

10. In the mid-1980s, a tag team was formed called the Blade Runners, comprising of Runners Rock and Sting. Most are well aquainted with Sting, but what is Rock known as now? The (Ultimate) Warrior The Undertaker Big Van Vader Taz

11. Which of the following are NOT related? Ronnie and Jimmy Garvin Jerry Lawler and Grand Master Sexay Gangrel and Luna Vachon Hardcore and Crash Holly

12. Who holds the record for the longest title reign in professional wrestling history? Ric Flair Verne Gagne Bruno Sammartino The Fabulous Moolah

13. Which of the following duos are related? Ole and Arn Anderson Johnny Ace and Road Warrior Animal Ivan and Nikita Koloff Kane and the Undertaker

14. Which of the following wrestling events came first, chronologically? Wrestlemania Summerslam November To Remember Starrcade

15. Who is the only professional wrestler also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Bronko Nagurski Lou Thesz Steve McMichael Pat O'Connor

16. Which one is NOT an original member of the Fabulous Freebirds? Buddy 'Jack' Roberts Michael 'P.S.' Hayes Jimmy 'Jam' Garvin Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy

17. This legendary bruiser, now owner and operator of a wrestling school, is credited with graduates like Paul Leveques (Triple H) and Joanie Laurer (Chyna) among a host of others. Who is he? Bill Anderson Stu Hart Killer Kowalski Dominic Denucci

18. Rudolfo Guzman Huerta is known throughout Mexico and Latin America as one of the most beloved wrestling 'faces' (short for 'baby-face', good guy) of all time. What name did he wrestle under? Mil Mascaras Super Astro Lizmark El Santo

19. Known as the father of Puroresu, wrestling champion Mitsuhiro Momota was instrumental in establishing Japan as a major wrestling center. He wrestled under this alias: Hiro Matsuda The Great Muta Rikidozan Tiger Mask

20. Who is NOT a member of 'The Clique'? Shawn Michaels Billy Gunn Scott Hall Kevin Nash